Martin Guptill became the first New Zealand batsman to score a century in and against England in 23 years after his match winning effort in 1st ODI (since Mark Greatbatch's 111 at The Oval on 25th May 1990). Now today, very few expected Guptill to match his knock the other day but he did exceedingly better, breaking the record of highest ODI score by any New Zealand batsman ever, scoring unbeaten 189, and in process arresting the Natwest series for the visitors..

Electing to bat, Kiwis couldn't find a brisk start as Luke Ronchi failed to live top the hype around his adopted team but Kane Williamson set the perfect platform for Guptill. together, the right handers added 120 runs off 130 balls and then in-form Ross Taylor took over. Guptill continued to concentrate on staying at the wicket while Taylor and then Brendon McCullum provided the acceleration. Visitors scored as many as 132 runs off last 10 overs and put up a mountainous total on board.

Had England chased 360 down, it would have been second largest in ODI cricket ever. Openers Alastair Cook and Ian Bell knew it but also were aware of the fact the conditions were perfect for run making. it was just a matter of playing long knocks and both promised as well, adding half century stand and then Jonathan Trott batted like a pillar. Around him, English batsmen came and went as he scored his century and provided some respectibility to the score but truth be told, home team were never in the hunt.

With this defeat, England now have conceded the Natwest series with just one more game to go before the Champions Trophy.

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